公开(公告)号：US20100008090A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12499306

申请日：2009-07-08

申请人： Qing Charles LI ,  Weiping LI ,  Qingyue ZUO ,  Yihang PAN

发明人： Qing Charles LI ,  Weiping LI ,  Qingyue ZUO ,  Yihang PAN

IPC分类号： F21S4/00 ,  F21V21/10

CPC分类号： F21V23/06 ,  F21S4/24 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V17/007 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K2201/10106 ,  H05K2201/10189

摘要： The present invention relates to lighting strips and more particularly to modular lighting systems comprising lighting devices, for example, lighting strips, physically and electrically connectable with one another by way of a plug and socket integrally formed at opposing ends of the lighting strips. The lighting strip devices can be made of flexible material to allow for applying the lighting devices along flat as well as contoured surfaces. The lighting strips can also be rigid. More particularly, embodiments of the invention include modular lighting strips comprising: a non-conductive substrate strip comprising an electrical circuit; a plurality of light sources operably connected to the electrical circuit; a plug integrally formed at an end of the substrate strip; and a socket integrally formed at an opposing end of the substrate strip; wherein the plug and socket provide for removable, friction-fit, latch or latchless, and electrical interconnection of two or more circuits. Also included in the invention are connector assemblies comprising the inventive socket and plugs integral to PCBs for use in the field of electronics. One or more lighting strip can be combined to form lighting systems, which are useful in many functional and decorative lighting applications. The lighting systems are useful for any residential or commercial application where modular, discrete, low-profile, and/or flexible lighting is desired. The lighting strips of the invention can be used in particular for back lighting, accent lighting, aisle or path lighting, contour lighting, elegant interior decoration, holiday decorations, or landscape lighting.

摘要翻译： 技术领域本发明涉及照明条，更具体地涉及包括照明装置（例如，照明条）的模块化照明系统，所述照明装置通过一体地形成在照明条的相对端处的插头和插座彼此物理上和电气可连接。 照明条装置可以由柔性材料制成，以便沿着平坦和轮廓的表面施加照明装置。 照明条也可以是刚性的。 更具体地，本发明的实施例包括模块化照明条，其包括：包括电路的非导电衬底条; 多个光源，可操作地连接到所述电路; 一体地形成在所述基板条的端部的插塞; 以及一体地形成在所述基板条的相对端部的插座; 其中所述插头和插座提供两个或更多个电路的可移除，摩擦配合，闩锁或闩锁和电互连。 本发明还包括连接器组件，其包括本发明的插座和与电子器件领域中使用的PCB集成的插头。 一个或多个照明条可以组合以形成在许多功能和装饰照明应用中有用的照明系统。 照明系统对于需要模块化，分立，低调和/或柔性照明的住宅或商业应用是有用的。 本发明的照明条特别可用于背光照明，重点照明，通道照明，道路照明，轮廓照明，优雅的室内装饰，假日装饰或景观照明。

公开(公告)号：US08262250B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12499306

申请日：2009-07-08

申请人： Qing Charles Li ,  Weiping Li ,  Qingyue Zuo ,  Yihang Pan

发明人： Qing Charles Li ,  Weiping Li ,  Qingyue Zuo ,  Yihang Pan

IPC分类号： F21S4/00

CPC分类号： F21V23/06 ,  F21S4/24 ,  F21S4/28 ,  F21V17/007 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21Y2103/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K2201/10106 ,  H05K2201/10189

摘要： The present invention relates to lighting strips and more particularly to modular lighting systems comprising lighting devices, for example, lighting strips, physically and electrically connectable with one another by way of a plug and socket integrally formed at opposing ends of the lighting strips. The lighting strip devices can be made of flexible material to allow for applying the lighting devices along flat as well as contoured surfaces. The lighting strips can also be rigid. More particularly, embodiments of the invention include modular lighting strips comprising: a non-conductive substrate strip comprising an electrical circuit; a plurality of light sources operably connected to the electrical circuit; a plug integrally formed at an end of the substrate strip; and a socket integrally formed at an opposing end of the substrate strip; wherein the plug and socket provide for removable, friction-fit, latch or latchless, and electrical interconnection of two or more circuits. Also included in the invention are connector assemblies comprising the inventive socket and plugs integral to PCBs for use in the field of electronics. One or more lighting strip can be combined to form lighting systems, which are useful in many functional and decorative lighting applications. The lighting systems are useful for any residential or commercial application where modular, discrete, low-profile, and/or flexible lighting is desired. The lighting strips of the invention can be used in particular for back lighting, accent lighting, aisle or path lighting, contour lighting, elegant interior decoration, holiday decorations, or landscape lighting.

摘要翻译： 技术领域本发明涉及照明条，更具体地涉及包括照明装置（例如，照明条）的模块化照明系统，所述照明装置通过一体地形成在照明条的相对端处的插头和插座彼此物理上和电气可连接。 照明条装置可以由柔性材料制成，以便沿着平坦和轮廓的表面施加照明装置。 照明条也可以是刚性的。 更具体地，本发明的实施例包括模块化照明条，其包括：包括电路的非导电衬底条; 多个光源，可操作地连接到所述电路; 一体地形成在所述基板条的端部的插塞; 以及一体地形成在所述基板条的相对端部的插座; 其中所述插头和插座提供两个或更多个电路的可移除，摩擦配合，闩锁或闩锁和电互连。 本发明还包括连接器组件，其包括本发明的插座和与电子器件领域中使用的PCB集成的插头。 一个或多个照明条可以组合以形成在许多功能和装饰照明应用中有用的照明系统。 照明系统对于需要模块化，分立，低调和/或柔性照明的住宅或商业应用是有用的。 本发明的照明条特别可用于背光照明，重点照明，通道照明，道路照明，轮廓照明，优雅的室内装饰，假日装饰或景观照明。